Description

Dated JC 1806 (probably for John Corstorphine
architect-builder of Kingsbarns) at door lintel. Originally:
rectangular plan, 2-storey 3-window treatment of flanks,
ground floor openings in arched recesses west side, 2 arched
windows (reglazed) N gable, piended roof; square tower south
gable, 3 narrow round-arched openings each face, crenellated
parapet and obelisk pinnacles. South and west fronts droved
ashlar, remainder rubble. External appearance subsequently
modified, octagonal drum and stone spire added 1851-2, Hugh
Birrell of Drumeldrie architect, outer openings of original
belfry stage built up on George Rae's advice; considerable
repairs 1853; Hugh Birrell; piends of roof removed and gables
built John Milne of St Andrews 1865. Interior: U-plan gallery
on timber Roman doric columns (additional 4 inserted in
accordance with original plan in 1829) swagged frieze,
original table pews and pulpit, restored I G Lindsay. Glazing
mainly original. 15th century recumbent effigy in vestibule.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical building in use as such.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17795844

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Recommended Books

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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2